MetroPCS

Updated: 3 months ago

In Short

MetroPCS is a prepaid carrier that is owned by T-Mobile. MetroPCS provides prepaid wireless service in the U.S. that includes talk, text, and data services nationwide. Services use T-Mobile's networks for GSM devices, with CDMA devices being discontinued in late 2015.

MetroPCS offers a wide variety of prepaid phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S5, ZTE ZMax, and LG Optimus F6. Devices can be purchased outright and used with MetroPCS services, which start at around $40/month.

MetroPCS offers various plans that include unlimited talk, text, and data; no annual contracts, visual voicemail, 4G LTE service, 3-way calling, and more. A complete list of plan options can be found on the MetroPCS site.

20 January 2016 38By Jared DiPaneIf you happen to be locked into a Sprint contract and aren't too happy with your service, MetroPCS has quite the offer for you. It will be cutting bills in half for customers who make the move from Sprint, Boost or Virgin Mobile to its network.

05 January 2016 3By Jared DiPaneZTE has announced two new smartphones, which are aimed for those who want great value without breaking the bank. The ZTE Grand X 3 will make its way to Cricket, while the Avid Plus heads to T-Mobile and MetroPCS.

18 December 2015 1By Jared DiPaneMetroPCS has announced that customers are now able to use their phones throughout Canada for just $5 a month. Instead of crazy overages, or expensive roaming, customers just pay a flat fee to use their calls, texts and data allotment in Canada like they would the U.S.

19 November 2015 1By Jared DiPaneMetroPCS has brought back its offer that gets you a free phone with the purchase of a qualifying phone. The promotion runs now through November 30, and both must be activated on one of the new MetroPCS plans.

16 November 2015 10By John CallahamMetroPCS will add 1GB of extra high-speed data to many of its plans, along with T-Mobile's Music Unlimited, which allows users to stream from 33 music services without impacting their data plan.

15 July 2015 7By Jared DiPaneT-Mobile's prepaid subsidiary, MetroPCS, has just launched a new Mexico Unlimited plan, joining T-Mobile with an affordable way to use your mobile phone across the border. With this plan, MetroPCS customers will be able to use their phones in Mexico without any extra fees.

15 June 2015 1By Andrew MartonikFalling in line behind Boost Mobile's changes recently, the new addition will give MetroPCS customers who have the World Calling add-on on their plans new ways to connect with friends and family in Cuba.